Senior Software Engineer - C++/Rust

The Walt Disney Company is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences.
Santa Monica, CA, USABristol, CT 06010, USANew York, NY, USA
$136,100 - $199,870
Backend
Senior Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
5+ years of experience
Entertainment · Consumer

Description For Senior Software Engineer - C++/Rust

Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology is at the forefront of reimagining magical viewing experiences for the world's most beloved stories while transforming Disney's media business for the future. As part of the Hulu Native Client Platform Rust Client Application Engineering Team, you'll help push the boundaries of what's possible on 10-foot devices in the marketplace.

You'll be working on building Direct-to-Consumer Hulu client apps on various devices supported by our Native Client Platform, all using Rust! This role offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology while contributing to one of the most recognized entertainment brands globally.

Key Highlights:

  • Build the future of Disney's media business through innovative technology solutions
  • Work on products that reach millions of consumers daily (Disney+, Hulu, ABC News, ESPN+)
  • Develop groundbreaking products that shape industry norms
  • Collaborate with hardware partners and cross-functional teams
  • Write cross-platform code for various devices from set-top boxes to modern game consoles

The role combines deep technical expertise in Rust and C++ with the excitement of working on consumer-facing applications that millions use daily. You'll be part of a team that values innovation, technical excellence, and delivering exceptional viewing experiences to customers.

This is an on-site position at one of our technology offices, offering competitive compensation including base pay, bonus potential, and comprehensive benefits. Join us in shaping the future of streaming technology while working with some of the most beloved entertainment brands in the world.

The position offers a competitive salary range varying by location:

  • Seattle, WA and NYC: $142,516 - $191,180
  • Bristol, CT, Santa Monica, CA, and Glendale, CA: $136,100 - $182,400
  • San Francisco, CA: $148,994 - $199,870

Benefits include medical, financial, and other benefits, with bonus and long-term incentive units available as part of the compensation package.

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Responsibilities For Senior Software Engineer - C++/Rust

  • Bring senior-level native engineering skills to be a critical member of a team of engineers responsible for building our client application experiences in Rust
  • Contribute to the development of new application features from on-boarding to browse UI/UX experiences, analytics, video playback UI/UX
  • Work with hardware manufacturing partners to vet new hardware from a client application perspective
  • Collaborate closely with our Native Client Platform Core engineering team, services engineering teams and product owners

Requirements For Senior Software Engineer - C++/Rust

Rust
  • 5+ years of C/C++ experience on embedded systems and/or writing portable multi-platform code
  • 2-3+ years of personal or professional Rust experience
  • Understanding of various chip architectures and what features they support
  • Experience using build runners / compilation tools for multi-platform projects
  • Bachelor's degree or better in Computer Science or a related technical field or equivalent job experience

Benefits For Senior Software Engineer - C++/Rust

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance

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